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APR 11 1995 BooK Eifl FYF G 54 commented that he had some information indicating that some individuals have been kept in jail two weeks after a nolle prosequi, i.e., after the charges were dropped. Considerable discussion ensued as to how the paperwork is processed through the Clerk's office after the Judge passes sentence and what can be done to decrease the interval between sentencing and the processing of prisoners so that they do not stay in jail any longer than is absolutely necessary. Captain Baird felt it takes quite a while for the Clerk to type up the Judge's Orders and the necessary casework, and when this is done, the papers are forwarded to the jail. Administrator Wright believed the new data processing program will solve some of this problem, and Director Dean confirmed that we are in the process of putting in a software package to put the jail in direct contact with the Clerk's office so that an inmate's status can be updated immediately. Commissioner Bird inquired as to the normal time between receiving an Order and a prisoner leaving for state prison, and Captain Baird stated that this is usually within a day. There is a private prisoner transport service, and they run to Lake Butler every day but Friday. In further discussion, it was emphasized that no one is trying to pinpoint the blame, but just to figure out how the problem can be dealt with. It is possible more people are needed in the Clerk's office. Chairman Lyons asked if there was anything the parole people could do to cut down on the interval between trial and sentencing. He again stressed that we are asking not in a negative way, but a positive -way what we can do. Mr. Wright agreed that we must identify the problem, and if the problem is that the probation officers are not turning the P.S.I's around for the court to act, then they can handle that. He felt the normal time to turn a P.S.I. around is 30 days. 4